Maximising learning from child road fatalities

Evidence for action

Project details

Full project title: Maximising learning from child road fatalities: evidence for action

Duration: 2024-2026

Project lead for CPHWB: Professor Julie Mytton

Other CPHWB researchers:

Research partners/collaborators:

  • Centre for Transport Studies University College London (Lead institution)
  • University of Nottingham
  • National Child Mortality Dataset (University of Bristol)

Funder: The Road Safety Trust

Project summary

Fatal road injuries do not occur equally across communities from different socioeconomic groups. This project will conduct a detailed analysis of the data held by the National Child Mortality Database, incorporating quantitative and qualitative approaches to uncover patterns, associations, and narratives related to child road fatalities, with the aim of developing a holistic understanding of the underlying risk factors for road fatalities in 0 to 17-year olds in England, and the potential interventions needed for different groups to reduce risk of child and improve safety.

Close-up of a bicycling helmet fallen on the asphalt next to a bicycle after car accident on the street. 

Key output

Project contact

For further information about the project, please contact Professor Julie Mytton (julie.mytton@uwe.ac.uk).